Administration Officer - Karumba

Administration Role with Purpose in Remote Coastal Queensland!

Support the smooth day-to-day operations of a busy remote health clinic in Karumba. This hands-on administration role offers a unique lifestyle and the opportunity to contribute to delivering essential healthcare services in a close-knit community.

About The Role

Join the Karumba Health Clinic and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services in a remote and unique coastal community.

A s part of a small, dedicated team, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support, ensuring the clinic operates efficiently while contributing to patient safety and continuous service improvement.

• Coordinate clinic administration including appointments, patient records, correspondence, and reception services
• Support visiting clinicians and manage travel, logistics, and clinic operations
• Maintain accurate records, data systems, and financial processes in line with Queensland Health requirements

Working with us

• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• In your downtime , we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
• Professionally , our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
• PLUS , access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.

Requirements

• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The Karumba township is located remotely in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the nearest main centres are Mount Isa situated inland 530kms South West and the coastal city Cairns 750kms East. Karumba has a population is 610 but this increases to between 2000-3000 from March to September during the dry season which sees a migration of grey nomads to the area.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Stephanie O'Brien on (07) 4747 6400.

Applications close: Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Occupational group Administration